Title 49 — TransportationRelease 119-73

§24906 Eliminating highway at-grade crossings

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Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary of Transportation must work with the States along the Northeast Corridor main line to make a plan by September 30, 1993, to remove all road crossings at track level on that main line by December 31, 1997. The plan can let a crossing stay if removing it is impractical or not needed, and if keeping it is made safe under rules the Secretary sets. Amtrak must pay 20 percent of the cost to remove each crossing covered by the plan.

Full Legal Text

Title 49, §24906

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(a)In consultation with the States on the main line of the Northeast Corridor, the Secretary of Transportation shall develop a plan not later than September 30, 1993, to eliminate all highway at-grade crossings of the main line by not later than December 31, 1997. The plan may provide that eliminating a crossing is not required if—

(1)impracticable or unnecessary; and

(2)using the crossing is consistent with conditions the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure safety.

(b)Amtrak shall pay 20 percent of the cost of eliminating each highway at-grade crossing under the plan.

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Historical and Revision Notes

Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 24906(a)45:650(a), (b).Oct. 30, 1970, Pub. L. 91–518, 84 Stat. 1327, § 811; added Oct. 27, 1992, Pub. L. 102–533, § 2, 106 Stat. 3515. 24906(b)45:650(c).

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Citation

49 U.S.C. § 24906

Title 49 — Transportation

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73